What was I Thinking….

[h2u]

buying this old, beat up M44? It doesn't even have a cleaning rod and is missing the bayonet

 

[StantonCree]

That u like men?

 

[h2u]

That u like men?

Says the guy that likes to tangle with trannies

 

[StantonCree]

Says the guy that likes to tangle with trannies

Touché sir, touché

 

[MilsurpDan]

You lucky dog you. Can't tell from the pictures but I'm assuming Finn-Capture? That an SA mark on the left side in the last picture?

 

[h2u]

You lucky dog you. Can't tell from the pictures but I'm assuming Finn-Capture? That an SA mark on the left side in the last picture?

 

[Alphabrew]

Pretty cool. Looks like it might a 1943, too? Hard to tell from the pics.

 

[h2u]

First with the iPhone. Now trying with ipad. For some reason, I can only post one pic per post with ipad-quite frustrating...

Alpha-Yes. It's a '43. Of the approx 10 known Finn captured M44s, only 2 are '44.

If you think about it, it was such a tiny window for M44s to make it to the front and be captured before the war was over. By '43, the Russians and Finns were in a static trench-style war with almost no fighting-so there was almost zero chance for either side to capture any type of firearm. Let alone an M44 that was in trial use.

 

[MilsurpDan]

Was it on Gunbroker or local pickup?

 

[fred333]

The question is what're you gonna do now? Sell it, keep it as-is or, what I would do if it was me, restore it to proper spec and post some good, clear photos of the completed project.

 

[h2u]

Neither. A fellow Finn collector had it and we made a trade. In the end, I believe I came out WAY ahead-even though he was aware of the rarity and value.
The last two I've seen come up for auction have gone well over $2000.

The mag plate matches and the bolt and butt plate are scrubbed.

 

[h2u]

Here's a pic with my other Finn captured carbine-an original matching M38.

 

[SRD]

First with the iPhone. Now trying with ipad. For some reason, I can only post one pic per post with ipad-quite frustrating...

Alpha-Yes. It's a '43. Of the approx 10 known Finn captured M44s, only 2 are '44.

If you think about it, it was such a tiny window for M44s to make it to the front and be captured before the war was over. By '43, the Russians and Finns were in a static trench-style war with almost no fighting-so there was almost zero chance for either side to capture any type of firearm. Let alone an M44 that was in trial use.

Wow.

How many Mosins do you have? No need to answer if you don't want,just curious.

 

[Dave91]

The question is what're you gonna do now? Sell it, keep it as-is or, what I would do if it was me, restore it to proper spec and post some good, clear photos of the completed project.

Restoring it would ruin a very highly collectible piece. The Finns made it the way it is on purpose. It is correct for what it is.

 

[h2u]

The question is what're you gonna do now? Sell it, keep it as-is or, what I would do if it was me, restore it to proper spec and post some good, clear photos of the completed project.

This is far from a project. The misleading title and first post was an inside joke to my fellow Finn collectors. I won't be doing a thing to this carbine. Messing with it would be taking a $2500+ firearm and turning it into a $350 example.
Not gonna happen

The Finns removed the bayonet. All other Finn captured examples exhibit this characteristic. The cleaning rod is just gone-if I find a properly used example, I'll add it.

Otherwise, it will live out the remaining years of my life in a safe with its cousins only to be taken out to show friends on occasion. If my kids don't get into collecting, it will be sold to another collector to keep it safe for a few more decades when I reach my 70's or so.

 

[h2u]

Wow.

How many Mosins do you have? No need to answer if you don't want,just curious.

Not enough, bud....not nearly enough

 

[Sirex]

Very nice. Just curious, does it appear the Finns did anything to it like shimming it or tuning the trigger?

I would drop it in an Archangel stock, get detachable mags, and tap the receiver for a NC Star scope. Just like the Finns would have.

 

[h2u]

Very nice. Just curious, does it appear the Finns did anything to it like shimming it or tuning the trigger?

I would drop it in an Archangel stock, get detachable mags, and tap the receiver for a NC Star scope. Just like the Finns would have.

Only got it this week, so no chance to field strip and check out the internals.
The archangel stock will have to wait- I spent too much money on other Finn goodies headed my way - so the gun fund is empty for awhile.

 

[Scottysan]

Only got it this week, so no chance to field strip and check out the internals.
The archangel stock will have to wait- I spent too much money on other Finn goodies headed my way - so the gun fund is empty for awhile.

LOL

Only until the next one comes along!

 

[Scottysan]

Forgot to congratulate you on the new baby!